Sewing For Sarah

In The Hoop Baby cones were designed in three hoop sizes: 6x10, 5x7 and 4x4!

Each Baby cone is made in one hooping from inexpensive cotton prints or flannel.

They require one line of stitching to be sewn by hand upon completion.

Baby cones have a ribbon hanger which enables them to be hung from a doorknob, or back of a chair!

They can be filled with candies or little gifts for baby shower favors.

The Baby Cone Set includes:
Baby Cone for the 6x10 hoop

Baby Cone for the 5x7 hoop

Baby Cone for the 4x4 hoop

$15.00

Complete instructions can be found at the bottom of this page.

To purchase the Baby Cones, please click on the paypal button.

Baby Cones (includes pes, jef & hus formats):

 

Baby Cone Instructions:

1. Hoop one layer of cutaway stabilizer.

Stitch first color (cone fabric placement outline).

Place a piece of fabric on top of fabric outline, covering completely.

2. Stitch second color to secure.

3.  Stitch third color (face fabric placement outline).

Place a piece of fabric on top of face outline, covering completely.

4.  Stitch fourth color to secure.

Trim fabric as closely to face outline as possible being careful not to cut fabric underneath or stitching.

5.  Stitch fifth color (face satin stitching).

6.  Stitch sixth color (cheeks).

7.  Stitch seventh color (eyes, mouth).

8.  Stitch eighth color (ribbon handle placement lines).

9.  Place one end of a 10" piece of ribbon on the first ribbon outline so 1/2" extends past design and remainder is within design area.

Tape down to secure.

Stitch 9th color to secure.

10.  Place other end of ribbon piece on second ribbon outline so 1/2" extends past design and remainder is within design area.

Tape ribbon loop down secure WITHIN DESIRE.  Be careful that entire loop is taped down so presser foot cannot become entangled in future steps.

Stitch 10th color to secure.

11.  Place a second piece of fabric on top of design FACE DOWN, covering entire design completely.

Stitch final color to secure.

12.  Remove from hoop.  Trim around perimeter of design leaving approximately 1/4-1/2" seam allowance.

Clip corners and curves well.

Turn right side out and press.

Fold both sides of baby to back so they meet to form a cone (baby face will be on OUTSIDE of cone).

Whip sides together by hand.

You're finished!